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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.13, 418.92 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.13, 418.92 and 210.82 is: 316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.13 : 418.92 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.13/418.92 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.13x = 418.92 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.13x = 88,316.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,316.71/279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.40

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